1996 Infiniti I30 Base MT
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- Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30t in Sandrock Beige, Front Right, 11-20-2020 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 I30 Front View by CoreyDL2008 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti I30 1997 1 by Crazytales, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti I30 Rear by Take Me Higher at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30 Interior by DruFarron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Infiniti I30 Base MT is a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,900 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The I30 measures 189.6 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,090 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,900 ($59,863 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ30DE 3.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, subframe-located mountings |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Beam (patented Nissan/Infiniti design) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, ABS standard |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,090 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti I30.
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti I30
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti I30 (4 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 INFINITI I30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.